CasaQ Wants To Know -- What Did You Learn from Your Mama?

CasaQ kicks off a national contest inviting people to share a funny or heartfelt life lesson they learned while growing up to win the "Sing Your Mama's Praises" Mother's Day contest. Grand prize winner's mother will receive a surprise serenade from a live Mexican trio on Mother's Day.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 12, 2008 -- Growing up we learn lessons along the way from our mothers -- some heartfelt, some funny and sometimes we don't even know what we learned until many years later. CasaQ invites the public to enter the "Sing Your Mama's Praises" Mother's Day contest to share stories of love and laughter, pieces of wisdom and lessons that were taught to them from their mother while growing up.

The public can enter the contest at http://www.casaq.com. Each entrant will be required to submit an essay of 300 words or less describing what they, or someone they know, learned from their mother while growing up. Entries must be received by April 27, 2008. Six finalists will be chosen and posted on CasaQ.com with one grand prize winner being chosen on May 5, 2008 by the public. The winning entry's mother will receive a prize package, which includes a surprise serenade from a live Mexican Trio, Mamacita Vermont Teddy Bear and a 1-800-Flowers Margarita Bouquet. Serenade may not be available in some areas.

Excerpts from entries include:

"She showed me how a woman could have a successful career, and a sparkling clean house all while juggling 5 needy children and a husband. Thank you Mom for showing me how to get 20 things done in one day while still looking perfectly coordinated!"

"My abuelita (grandmother) taught me about the power of prayer, forgiveness and how to love unconditionally and to help others in need. She taught me that even a few people can make a difference if they make an effort together and rally support for their cause."

"In the fifth grade, I was an excellent reader who thought I already knew everything I needed to know and didn't want to go to school anymore. My mother said 'That's fine you don't have to go to school anymore, just read the encyclopedia from A - Z.' Happily I dove in and realized very quickly that I knew nothing. Needless to say I went back to school!"

About CasaQ:

CasaQ is a San Jose-based Hispanic lifestyle company, founded in 2005 by Darlene Tenes that is dedicated to providing unique products, services and content geared toward people who embrace the Latino culture. For over a decade Ms. Tenes is renown for planning festive and creative Hispanic events, which incorporate the traditions and customs of Spain, Mexico and Latin America. http://www.casaq.com

For more additional photos or interviews contact:

Bryan Visitacion at 408-280-0435 or info @ maniacidea.com

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